Woodlawn Virginia Map

About Woodlawn, Virginia

Woodlawn is a locality in Salem (city), Virginia, United States. Woodlawn is located at 37.2946°N, 80.0909°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22309.

Woodlawn lies cradled in the rolling Appalachian foothills, where the landscape begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the broader valleys. It lies 2.0 miles west of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-north-west of Roanoke. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of mature deciduous forests, a fragrance that deepens with the approach of twilight when the light softens into hues of lavender and rust. The terrain is a study in gentle slopes and subtle rises, punctuated by the occasional sharp declivity where a small creek has persistently carved its path, its murmur a constant, low-frequency hum beneath the rustling leaves. The prevailing character of Woodlawn is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land itself seems to dictate a measured pace of life, unhurried by the clamor of more distant, hurried places. The history of Woodlawn is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its early settlers, who found in these hills a place to build their lives. For generations, farming has been the backbone of the local economy, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the cleared slopes, their emerald and gold tones a vibrant contrast against the deep greens of the surrounding woodlands. While larger industries have largely bypassed this particular corner of the county, the legacy of smaller, family-run operations and the quiet pride of self-sufficiency remain potent forces. It's a place where the echoes of past generations are felt in the weathered barns and the stone walls that still delineate old property lines, a subtle reminder of the continuous human endeavor that has shaped this tranquil corner of Virginia.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlawn, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.294578, -80.090874. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Woodlawn and Salem (city).

Detailed location data for Woodlawn includes the ZIP code (24153), telephone area code (540, 703, 571), county seat of Salem (city), and school district assignment (Carroll County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodlawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.